Apartments for Rent in the Cielito Neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA (304 Rentals)

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property at 532 E Arrellaga St

$4,450

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$4,450

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$4,450

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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532 E Arrellaga St, Unit A

532 E Arrellaga St
Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 1218 Blanchard St

$3,750

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$3,750

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$3,750

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1218 Blanchard St

Santa BarbaraCA93103
property at 1701 Anacapa St

$4,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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1701 Anacapa St
Santa BarbaraCA93101

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1801 De La Vina St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1801 De La Vina St

1801 De La Vina StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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1606 Grand Ave
Studio Apartments

1606 Grand Ave

1606 Grand AveSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1745 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1745 Grand Ave

1745 Grand AveSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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610 Maple Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

610 Maple Ave

610 Maple AveSanta Barbara, CA 93103

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707-723 Colina Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

707-723 Colina Ln

707-723 Colina LnSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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421 Montgomery St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 Montgomery St

421 Montgomery StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Oak Terrace
Studio Apartments

Oak Terrace

525 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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801 E Anapamu St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 E Anapamu St

801 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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524 E Arrellaga St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

524 E Arrellaga St

524 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Villa Pines
Studio Apartments

Villa Pines

733 E Anapamu StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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Arrellaga Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arrellaga Manor

518 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103

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Riviera Arrellaga
Studio Apartments

Riviera Arrellaga

516 E Arrellaga StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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1226 Alta Vista Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1226 Alta Vista Rd

1226 Alta Vista RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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901 Garcia Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

901 Garcia Rd

901 Garcia RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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410 E Islay St
2 Bedroom Apartments

410 E Islay St

410 E Islay StSanta Barbara, CA 93101
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630 E Victoria St
Studio Apartments

630 E Victoria St

630 E Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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622 E Victoria St
Studio Apartments

622 E Victoria St

622 E Victoria StSanta Barbara, CA 93103
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904 E Carrillo Rd
Studio Apartments

904 E Carrillo Rd

904 E Carrillo RdSanta Barbara, CA 93103

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Cielito, Santa Barbara, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cielito

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Cielito area of Santa Barbara, CA?

As of today, August 26, 2026, there are currently 304 available Cielito apartments priced from $2,525 to $4,950, with an average monthly rent of $3,749.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.